Astor Center, New York

For more than 60 years, the wine experts at Astor Wine & Spirits have guided discerning consumers to the bottles and vintages that best suit their dinner tables, wine cellars, and jaunts to the park. At Astor Center, they extend this expertise from the showroom to the classroom, leading classes and tastings that help students refine their palates and expand their knowledge base. Events cover everything from the nuances of regional wines to the versatility of gin and its cocktails, and change with the seasons to match students' interests. View some of the available events:

• Whisky Smackdown: A Brave New World includes:

  • 1 Welcome cocktail
  • 6 Tasting pours of world whiskies from Austria, India, Taiwan, & others
  • Palate-cleansing bread & cheese

• South American Wine Tasting includes:

  • 1 Welcome wine
  • 6 Tasting pours of wines from South America
  • Palate-cleansing bread & cheese

• Blind Wine Tasting: Spanish Wine includes:

  • 1 Welcome wine
  • 6 Tasting pours of Spanish wines
  • Palate-cleansing bread & cheese

• Ancient Wines: The Roots of Winemaking includes:

  • 1 Welcome wine
  • 6 Tasting pours of wines from ancient wine producing regions
  • A mix-&-match tasting plate

• Wines for the Holiday includes:

  • 1 Welcome sparkling wine
  • 6 Tasting pours of wines that pair with holiday-inspired dishes
  • A mix-&-match tasting plate

Specific Class Details can be found here.